Job Title: Community Connector
Job type: Full-time
Hours: 30 hours a week
Schedule: Must be available Monday to Friday, 9:00-3:00, and evenings, programming, and weekends for special events
Work remotely: No
Starting date: Sept 5, 2023
Job Summary:
The Community Connector will build up and expand our outreach in the Elmwood community by facilitating our safety patrol, canvassing door to door, and utilizing various social media platforms to showcase Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal’s programs. This position requires good communication skills, willingness to learn and listen, friendliness, professionalism in all areas, positive problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and on a team.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or any related experience
- 1-3 years experience in a non-profit setting, preferably working with at-risk persons
- Willingness and capability to walk outside in all weather for extended periods of time
Role 1: Community Safety Facilitator
- The Community Connector will enhance safety and cultivate community relationships by overseeing all aspects of our safety patrol initiative, the Elmwood Unity Walk. This role entails a willingness and capability to venture outdoors in all weather conditions while maintaining positive interactions with all individuals encountered.
Key duties:
- Coordinating volunteers
- Planning and preparation
- Guiding the walk, including responsible collection and disposal of hazardous items (such as drug paraphernalia and weapons), and distribution of snacks, water, and other essential resources.
Role 2: Neighborhood Awareness Advocate
- The Community Connector will bolster awareness of ongoing programs through targeted outreach within the local vicinity.
Key duties involve:
- Conducting door-to-door canvassing
- Promoting programs via social media, events, and activities
Role 3: Social Media Engagement Specialist
- Collaborating with our social media team, the Community Connector will actively engage the community through our various social media platforms.
Key duties:
- Capturing images of daily programs at 180 Poplar Ave
- Regularly updating social media stories with news and updates
- Sharing relevant posts from community partners for the betterment of the Elmwood neighborhood.
Knowledge and Experience:
• Experience working within a large and diverse team in a dynamic environment.
• Significant experience in working with a non-profit organization is an asset.
• Experiences in assisting community programs are an asset.
Skills and Attributes:
• Must have organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Excellent and creative problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to contribute, develop, and deliver services to community members.
Resumes can be sent to cnrcea@chalmersrenewal.org with the subject head as
Community Connector Job Posting – your first and last name
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact (204) 669-0750.
Process of selection: Given this program has many responsibilities, we recognize the best candidate may not meet all the listed criteria above. However, we encourage all interested applicants with relevant experience to apply even if they do not match the job description perfectly.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application closing date: When the position is filled.